24/7 emergency response, certified technicians, and clear insurance documentation support — from first call to final restoration.
A house fire is one of the most disorienting losses a family can face, and what's left behind after the flames are out is rarely the whole story. Soot, smoke, and the water used to extinguish the fire keep doing damage long after the trucks leave — soot is acidic and etches into metal, glass, and finishes within hours, while trapped moisture invites mold in the Grand Strand's humid coastal climate. Fast, methodical action is what separates a home that's cleaned and rebuilt from one that's written off.
Clean Sweep Enterprises has restored fire- and smoke-damaged homes and businesses across the Grand Strand since 1991. We're a woman-owned, IICRC-certified restoration company, and we answer our emergency line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. When you call, we mobilize quickly to secure the property — boarding up openings and tarping the roof — then move through soot removal, odor neutralization, and structural cleaning in a controlled sequence so contamination isn't spread from room to room.
We also coordinate directly with your insurance carrier. From the first walkthrough we document the loss with photos, moisture readings, and a detailed scope of work, then communicate our restoration scope to your adjuster throughout the project so the work we perform is clearly documented. Our goal is a single, accountable team handling everything from emergency board-up through final reconstruction — restoring your property to pre-loss condition and getting your life back to normal.
What Our Fire & Smoke Damage Service Includes
24/7 emergency board-up, fencing & roof tarping to secure the property
Corrosion control on metals, electronics & fixtures before damage sets
Full structural repair & reconstruction back to pre-loss condition
Common Causes
Kitchen & cooking fires
Electrical & wiring faults
Lightning strikes
Candles & smoking
Our Process
1
Emergency board-up & site stabilization
2
Soot & smoke residue removal
3
Odor elimination & HVAC decontamination
4
Structural repair & full reconstruction
Cost & Timeline
Typical cost: From $3,000 for minor smoke damage to $50,000+ for major structural fires. Timeline: 1–2 weeks for minor fires; several months for major structural loss. See the full Fire & Smoke Damage cost guide →
Frequently Asked Questions
Do not re-enter the home until the fire department confirms it's structurally safe. Once cleared, avoid touching or wiping sooty surfaces — soot is acidic and improper cleaning can grind it deeper and stain finishes permanently. Don't run the HVAC system, since that spreads smoke residue through the ductwork. Call your insurance company to open a claim, then call us at (843) 932-9388 so we can secure the property and begin documenting the loss right away.
Yes. Fire is a covered peril under virtually every standard homeowners policy, including the water damage caused by firefighting. The structure is covered under your dwelling coverage and your belongings under contents coverage, and many policies also pay for temporary housing while repairs are done. In most cases you're responsible only for your deductible. We document the loss thoroughly and communicate our restoration scope to your adjuster; coverage decisions rest with your carrier.
Smoke odor is stubborn because microscopic smoke particles penetrate porous materials — drywall, insulation, fabrics, and especially HVAC ductwork. Surface cleaning alone won't remove it. We use a combination of thermal fogging, hydroxyl generators, ozone treatment, and full HVAC decontamination to neutralize odor at the source rather than masking it. In severe cases, some materials may need to be sealed or replaced to eliminate odor permanently.
It depends on the severity. A minor smoke-and-soot cleanup is often complete in one to two weeks. Moderate losses involving multiple rooms, drying, and contents cleaning typically run several weeks. Major structural fires that require demolition and rebuilding can take a few months. After our initial inspection we give you a realistic timeline and keep you updated as the work and your insurance approval progress.
Many items can be saved. We inventory and pack out salvageable contents, then clean and deodorize them at our facility using specialized methods for textiles, electronics, documents, and hard goods. Acting quickly matters — the longer acidic soot and moisture sit on items, the more permanent the damage becomes. Items that can't be restored are documented for your insurance claim so you're reimbursed for them.
Two reasons. First, soot becomes more corrosive and harder to remove with every passing hour, etching metals, glass, and finishes. Second, the firefighting water combined with the Grand Strand's high humidity creates ideal conditions for mold, which can begin growing within 24 to 48 hours. Our 24/7 emergency response lets us stabilize the property, start drying, and begin corrosion control before secondary damage compounds the loss.
